Head-to-head · Gym Staff Scheduling Software
Rosie vs Shifton
Rosie leads on 0 checks, Shifton on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRosie · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting priceShifton · $1/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Rosie scores higher on our rubric for gym staff scheduling software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #11.
Shifton is cheaper to start at $1/mo against $3.50/mo.
Rosie is the better fit for gyms scheduling qualified instructors. Shifton is the better fit for very small gyms wanting the lowest-cost option.
- Rosie fits best
Gyms scheduling qualified instructors
- Shifton fits best
Very small gyms wanting the lowest-cost option
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Side by side
| Feature | Rosie 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Shifton 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #10 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software | #11 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Gyms scheduling qualified instructors | Very small gyms wanting the lowest-cost option |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.50/user/mo | $1/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 60 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 60 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Rosie 5/5 · Shifton 5/5 | ||
| Availability management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shift swaps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trainer scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in time clock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Staff limit | 75 staff | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Rosie is staff scheduling and rostering software for gyms, fitness studios, salons, and wellness centres. It covers class, personal-training, reception, and other shift scheduling, with AI-assisted schedule generation, instructor… Read the review → |
Shifton is a workforce management platform for gyms, fitness studios and other shift-based teams. It supports scheduling for trainers, instructors, front-desk staff and floor staff, while also handling availability, time-off requests, open… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Rosie — where it wins
- Matches instructors to classes using qualifications and availability
- Supports multi-location schedules, leave, swaps, and time clocks
- Free plan plus CSV payroll export and Xero integration
Where it doesn't
- Free plan supports only one site
- Only Xero is listed as an integration
- Capacity is limited to 75 staff
Shifton — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 10 people with no time limit
- Covers trainers, instructors, front-desk staff and multiple locations
- Paid tier adds swaps, mobile access, open shifts and API access
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to basic functions and one project
- Additional modules cost extra under the modular pricing model
- The $1 plan is priced per employee per month
- Rosie8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Rosie combines AI scheduling, qualification matching, time tracking, and payroll exports.
Visit RosieFull verdict → - Shifton8.4/10 · Free plan · 60-day trial
A low-cost scheduling option for very small gyms with core workforce tools.
Visit ShiftonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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